Wilsons Visit Belgium Amid War Ruin At Ypres
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson, guided by Albert and Elizabeth, toured Belgium’s war scarred towns including Nieuport, Dixmude, Ypres, and Ostend. Crowds greeted them warmly at Meudon and Menin as remnants of destruction and damaged harbors were observed. The group’s approach drew demonstrations and a masterly display of civil life returning amid war ruins. The King and Queen led the royal reception during the visit with reporters noting the stark contrast between prewar life and the current devastation.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Wilson
Ug Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Belgium
Ermans
Ypres
Ostend
Zeebruge
Maratet Wilson
B. M. Baruch
Norman Avis
W. W. Harts
Herbert Gorer
Inter-Allied Code Commission
Aker
Paris
Adinerke
Rand Whitlock
Nieuport
King Albert
Elizabeth
Dixmundy
Borgomaster
America
Sigiel
Houlthonst Forest
Menin
Mrs. Wilson
Mole
British Fleet Readies To Fight If Germany Refuses Peace
London reports say the grand fleet is placed on a war footing and prepared to sail for German waters at a moment's notice. A Copenhagen telegram notes a dozen British cruisers and several destroyers poised to enforce a blockade. The R-34 is said to be undergoing final trials ahead of an Atlantic voyage.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Copenhagen
Baltic
Atlantic
The
Daily Sketch
Berlin
German Envoys Suspect Versailles Assault Was Deliberate
Weimar June 18. A special train bearing Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau and fellow delegates from Versailles reached Weimar then was run into a siding after midnight. The group, angered by the hostile Versailles assault that injured several, suspects the attack was planned. Italian and French officers apologized for the incident and cited Versailles police unreliability since the strike.
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Weimar
Count von. Brockdorff-Rantzau
Versailles
Cologne
Injunctions Opposed by A F L in Labor Resolution
At Atlantic City on June 19 the American Federation of Labour adopted a resolution condemning judicial usurpation of government powers. It urged unions to disregard court injunctions as unconstitutional and called for impeaching overreaching judges. The plan also sought curbs on the Supreme Court’s powers and supported restricted immigration during reconstruction.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Federation
Executive Coun
Supreme Court of the States
United States
Repeal of Daylight Law Deemed Certain in Both Houses
Washington June 19. Repeal of the daylight saving law was regarded as certain after Senate and House action yesterday. The Senate adopted a repeal with a rider to the agricultural appropriation bill while the House passed a straight repeal and sent it to the Senate. Conference likely to adopt the House measure.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Eight-Hour Mail Service Between Chicago and New York
Chicago announces an eight hour air mail link to New York with first flight from New York at 5 a.m. reaching Chicago by 1 p.m. carrying 406 pounds. Return leg departs Chicago at 6 a.m. arriving in New York at 2 a.m. This schedule trims one business day off transit.
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Chicago
New York
Oliver J. Sprout
Metropolis
Lodge Urges Destruction of German War Power for World Peace
US Senator Lodge of Massachusetts warns in Cambridge that Germany must be stripped of military ability to secure peace. He argues Bolshevism in Russia shows reforms must be gradual and warns against utopian schemes that ignore grim realities, citing lessons from past wars and the dangers of rash revolutions.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
America
Germany
Russia
United States
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Harvard University
Lodge
League of Nations
Geneva
The
Hague
U.S
Senate Debates Knox Resolution On League Pact
Washington June 19 plans to force a senate showdown on the league of nations before Versailles treaty signing dominated talks at conferences of league opponents. Senator Knox's resolution would signal the senate cannot accept the league covenant as part of the treaty. Supporters argue for decisive action while opponents warn against premature judgment of the pact.
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Washington, D. C
League of Nations
Senate
Thomas
Colorado
Spencer
Misssouri
Knox
Peace Congress
Paris
United States
League
Committee On Foreign Relations
Pomerene
Ohio
Williams
Mississippi
Te League
Marshall
Rfoses
New Hampshire
Senator Williams
McCumber
North Dakota
MrCormick
Illinois
Peace Committee
Steaie
Associated Press
Versailles
Contin
Germans Use Fourteen Points to Justify Surrender
A Frank H. Simonds analysis from Paris on June 14 argues German propaganda misuses Wilson's fourteen points to claim surrender was avoidable. It contends German military collapse in November made continued fighting impossible and that German leaders accepted terms only as an alternative to ruin.
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Frank H. Simonds
MecQlure
Cabla Lo the Courier
Paris
Geran
Foch
Lorraine
Germany
Wilson
Mr. Willson
America
Hfe
Arson Band Leader Captive in Chicago Arrest Report
Police say Anthony Xancksti, alleged brains of a new arson ring, was arrested early today in Chicago. Four band members, led by Kauckati, were rounded up yesterday. The group allegedly netted about 4560,000 in Chicago and caused greater losses across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin, straining insurers. CROSS POR DECEASED 1OWAN. Washington, June 13. The Distinguished Service Cross was awarded to Private Linght Weatherman, deceased, of Bassman, Ia. by the War Department.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Anthony Xancksti
Kauckati
Operag
I Iinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Washington
Lingh! Weatherman
Baaman
War Department
Balloon flight delayed as Germany decides peace terms
Paris reports the American peace delegation accepted Dr. Morrison’s resignation from the Russian experts section over notes with Admiral Kolchak. London notes Britain’s airship R-34 flight to America is postponed until Germany decides on peace terms. risks of eastward flight if Germany refuses to sign.
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Paris
S . Morrison
United States
Dr. Morrison
Admiral Kolchak
Omsk
Russia
Duisk
London
America
Germany
Ford on Stand Only Long Enough to Tell Publicity Man's Name
In Mt. Clemens Michigan on June 19 Henry Ford testified briefly in his $1,000,000 libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune. He identified Theodore Pelvaigne as his publicity man and then returned to his seat. The case featured Delvaigne's letter praising Ford’s statements and Delvaigne’s prior service with Delvaigne’s own witness, Delvaigne’s letter was read into the record by Attorney Stevenson for the Tribune.
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Ford
Associated Press
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Henry Ford
Chicago Daily Tribune
Theodore Pelvaigne
Delvaigne
Henry A. Wire Wood
New York
Labor Officials Urge U.S. to Create Permanent Employment Service
Secretary Wilson and other labor officials urged cooperation between the federal government and states to minimize unemployment at a joint Senate and House hearing. They supported Senator Kenyon of Iowa and urged continuation of the current employment bureau as the nucleus of a permanent U S employment service.
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Washington, D. C
Wison
Department of Labor
Senate
House Labor
Kenyon
Iowa
United States Employment Service
O'Brien County Approves Paving And Bond Issue
O'Brien County voted on two road measures to pave streets and issue 1,600,000 in bonds. Both proposals passed in 15 of 19 precincts with 1,548 to 547 in favor of paving and 1,441 to 524 for bonding. Four precincts not yet heard from are unlikely to alter the results.
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Sheldon
Sign and End Agony Is Gift of Comment in Berlin
Berlin residents reacted to the allied answer with resigned resolve. A small merchant summed up the mood, suggesting mercy through resolution and an end to fear, even if the path involves terror.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Mutineers From Odessa Cause Row
Brest reports a mutiny row as sailors from the Black Sea fleet involved in the Qdeasa revolt land in port aboard the French warship Justice. They are held in the naval prison at Fort Pontanoir after landing and lodging.
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Associated Press
Brest
Black Sea
Qdeasa
Justice
Fort Pontanoir
Transports Bring 16,000 Troops to New York Harbor
Five transports from French ports docked in New York harbor delivering about 16,026 troops. The Prinz Frederick Wilhelm from Brest carried 3,622 men, followed by the Panampaen from St Nazaire with 2,167, the South Bend from Bordeaux with 2,270, and the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and Great Northern with 5,485 and 3,? troops respectively. Detachments from multiple units including machine gun battalions, field artillery brigades, engineers, and medical and transport detachments arrived, with personnel from Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Illinois, Ohio and other points.
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New York
Brest
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Ilinois
Ohio
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria
Third Field Artillery Brigade
Sixth Field Artillery
78Th Field Artillery
303Rd
Great Northern
20Th
114Th Engineers
21St Engineers
South Bend
217Th
236Th
72Nd
308Th
15Th Cavalry
323Rd
Key Strike Victory Is Claimed as Theirs by Bosses and Men
Chicago reports the telegraphers strike on its ninth day with each side claiming victory. Union officials expected a decision from the American Federation of Labor in Atlantic City on whether aid would be sent to strikers. J Konenkamp, president of the Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America, anticipated a momentary update from Atlantic City. In Chicago, Western Union and postal chiefs said they were handling all business without inconvenience.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic City
N. J
J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Atlantic, TY
House Passes Wire Return Bill Through Senate
Washington report notes the House approves the amended Senate bill for the return of telegraph and telephone properties to private control after six months of extended government rates. The measure repeals the law under which these properties and cable systems were taken over by the president.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Today
Senate
Ighose
Viscount Northcliffe Moves Forward After Operation
London June 15 Viscount Northcliffe, former British mission head in the United States, reported progressing satisfactorily after an operation yesterday according to a bulletin from his physicians.
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Northcliffe
Associates Press
London
Viscount, Northcliffe
United States
Favorable Trend at Weimar Shown in Late Messages
Paris reports say German attitude toward the peace treaty is shifting to a more favorable trend. Weimar dispatches indicate the Majority Socialists and left-wing Democrats lean toward acceptance, despite Berlin and Brockdorff-Rantzau's reported opposition. London suggests British forces near German waters and dirigibles ready for action, while Paris handles minor treaty questions as Wilson is absent.
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Altho
von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Weimar
National Assembly
German Republic
Berlin
London
Kiel Canal
America
Paris
Wilson
Belgium
Fiume
Trieste
Vienna
Italy
Jugo-Slavia
Czecho-Slovakia
League of Nations
Harmony Hopes After Premier Resigns In China
Peking reports a resignation of the Premier and the appointment of Kung Hsin Chun as acting premier for ten days. Chow Shu Mu is urged to storm the cabinet. An old-class official and president’s friend is viewed as a stabilizing, non progressive choice to ease conflict.
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Associated Press
Peking
Kung’ Hsin Chun
Jasreed
Chow Shu Mu
Courier delivery by 8 30 o'clock stated in notice
The notice instructs readers the Courier should be delivered to homes before 830. It asks to phone 3330 if not received by that time and a copy will be sent. Calls to the office must be made before 630 p m.
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